Pua'a Ka'a State Park

Pua'a Ka'a State Park is the perfect area for guests of Maui, Hawaii to relax a bit. The park offers many trails like the one just a short walk from the parking lot for the park. It is an accessible hike to waterfalls and swimming holes. There is also picnic and swim areas along the beaches in this part of the island. The park is just off of Hana Highway near many of the resort and restaurant locations.

Guests can walk to a larger waterfall further up the trail mentioned above. The upper falls tend to be fuller in terms of water. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes walking through a mud diversion ditch and along a viaduct 100 feet to the waterfall and pool location.

The park has a rest stop, picnic grounds, waterfalls, natural pools, and paved area. The restrooms are clean and cared for by the park service. There is no drinking water at the park though.

Caution is required when walking around the falls and along the trails because of the mud. The parking area is .6 miles past mile marker #22 on Hana Highway in Maui, Hawaii making it easy to access.